Fire Questions Flashcards
What is the triangle of fire?
Heat oxygen Fuel
What is the chemical reaction called?
Oxidisation
Describe three actions that would prevent the triangle of fire
Cooling Smothering Removing Fuel
Name three methods of transferring heat to cause fire
Conduction Convention Radiation
How do you identify a fire door?
Blue Sticker Keep Closed
What is the purpose of a fire door
To protect evacuation area and prevent fire from spreading
What colour is a fire action notice, and identify the three instructions it contains?
Blue- raise alarm, call fire brigade 999 Assembly point
How Can a fire alarm be raised?
Whistle, Shouting, alarm
What is LPG?
Liquid petroleum Gas
What is the difference between flammable and highly flammable?
Flammable requires to be heated to give fumes, Highly flammable is constantly giving off flames
How can you detect LPG?
Smell Garlic
Name four types of fire extinguisher?
Water, Foam, Dry Powder, Carbon Dioxide
Which can be used on electrical fires
All except water
Which types of extinguishers are used on Scotrail trains?
Red with white coloured Writing (water)
ref with Beige coloured writing (foam)
Where would you not stop trains in the event of a fire?
On Viaducts or in tunnels
Who would you contact if the train was on fire?
Signaller and summon Emergency services
Name a safe place for passengers?
Unaffected coaches or the Cess
How would you carry out a controlled evacuation of a train?
By using rope or ladders and getting assistance from any competent persons
What action would you take if the fire was affecting other lines, or passengers were detraining onto the opposite line?
Place track circuit clips and carry out emergency protection
Why should air- conditioning be switched off?
Fire or smoke could spread
Can you use foam on electrical fires on train?
Yes provided the driver has dropped the Pan
